GREATER GEORGIA TO HOLD 4TH OF JULY REGISTRATION EVENTS AT ATLANTA AREA GROCERY STORES
June 28, 2022
(ATLANTA) – This Wednesday through Friday, Greater Georgia is holding its latest series of voter registration events at Atlanta-area grocery stores, where shoppers are facing record high prices heading into the July 4th holiday thanks to spiking inflation driven by Washington’s failed policies. New voters will have the opportunity to register at stores in Fulton and DeKalb counties, and these efforts build on Greater Georgia’s earlier consumer registration efforts at gas stations and gun stores. By registering Georgians at the point of sale, Greater Georgia is encouraging consumers to take action in the upcoming November general election.
“Thanks to the tax-and-spend, Green New Deal agenda of Washington bureaucrats, economists estimate that Georgia’s families will pay an extra $7,200 on purchases in 2022 - and next week, they’ll be paying for one of the most expensive 4th of July holidays ever recorded,” said former U.S. Senator and Greater Georgia Chairwoman Kelly Loeffler. “By meeting voters where they’re hurting most, Greater Georgia is mobilizing them to take action and help put a stop to the inflation that’s draining their pocketbooks. By registering voters, mobilizing them, and encouraging them to support conservatives in the upcoming November election, we are growing the tent - and making Georgians' voices heard.”
BACKGROUND:
- American cookouts are expected to cost at least 17% more compared to last year. ("Cost of July 4th Cookout 17% Higher Compared to Year Ago," American Farm Bureau Federation, 6/27/2022)
- Families are feeling the pain of price hikes on everything from gas to groceries. In real dollars, Georgia families are paying almost $7,200 more per year on everyday goods due to inflation. ("State Inflation Tracker May 2022," United States Joint Economic Committee, 6/10/22)
- One year ago, the average price of gas in Atlanta was $2.93. Today, a gallon costs $4.46- one of the highest prices ever recorded in Atlanta history. ("Georgia Average Gas Prices," AAA, 6/28/22)
- In Georgia, Household utilities like gas and electricity are up 12%, rent is up 7%, and clothes are 5% more expensive to buy. ("Consumer Price Index, South Region - May 2022," U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6/10/22)
- Food is up 10% overall in Georgia, including 12% for a pound of ground beef, 9% for potato chips, and 7% for a half-gallon of ice cream. ("Average Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. City Average and South Region - May 2022," U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Atlanta has the second highest inflation rate in the nation at almost 11% - higher than New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago. (Doug Richards, "Atlanta Inflation Exceeds Many Other U.S. Metro Areas, Data Shows," 11 Alive, 5/11/2022)
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ATLANTA, GA— Greater Georgia today released a statement in support of Georgia’s ongoing voter roll cleanup, calling the move a necessary and long overdue step to protect election integrity and restore confidence in the state’s electoral process. The Secretary of State’s office last week began the process of removing more than 500,000 outdated voter registrations, including those who have moved, passed away, or not voted in nearly a decade, as part of one of the largest list maintenance efforts in Georgia history. “This voter roll cleanup is not only common sense, it’s long overdue after fear-mongering lawsuits from leftist groups halted the process,” said Terry Fye of Greater Georgia. “Election officials, and especially the Secretary of State’s office, are legally required to keep our rolls accurate and failing to do so undermines trust in our elections and opens the door to potential fraud.” Georgia law requires regular voter roll maintenance to ensure only eligible voters remain on the rolls. The current process includes multiple attempts to contact inactive voters before any cancellation is finalized, offering ample time to update their information and maintain active status. Since its founding, Greater Georgia has worked to strengthen trust in elections by advocating for secure, transparent, and accountable voting practices. The organization has registered more than 65,000 new voters, expanded civic engagement in every corner of the state, and continues to push for meaningful reforms that protect the vote of every legal Georgian. ### Greater Georgia, founded by former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler in 2021, is working to register, engage, educate, and mobilize voters in communities across the Peach State. Our year-round work is focused on growing our movement by registering voters who may not be captured by Georgia’s “Motor Voter” program, mobilizing diverse and underrepresented communities, promoting issue advocacy, and fighting to restore trust and integrity in our elections.
ATLANTA, GA — Today, Greater Georgia Action, Inc. announced a statewide education tour to inform Georgians about consequential legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session, with a heavy focus on Governor Brian Kemp’s civil judicial reform package. Engaging speakers and innovative event formats will allow Georgians to learn about the impact of these laws and ask questions in an approachable environment. Each unique event, ranging from small business roundtables to town halls, will feature key civic leaders, elected officials, and topic experts. Additional information will be made available closer to the event. Greater Georgia is excited to visit: April 16, 2025 - Dekalb County (Stonecrest, GA) featuring Insurance Commissioner John King Bibb County (Macon, GA) Fulton County (Alpharetta, GA) Chatham County (Savannah, GA) Whitfield County (Dalton, GA) Gwinnett County (TBD) Doughtery County (Albany, GA) Athens Clarke County (Athens, GA) Lowndes County (Valdosta, GA) “Educating diverse and disengaged communities is a key mission of Greater Georgia, so we’re taking our message on the road to reach voters where they are,” said Terry Fye, Director of Outreach for Greater Georgia. “Georgia took an immense step toward balanced court rooms and competitive insurance markets, and these events will help Georgians understand the full benefits of tort reform and provide real- time feedback to their elected officials.” “Session is out, and now our work begins in earnest to educate voters on the legislation passed that will impact them and their families. This tour will empower voters and provide them with the resources they need to make informed decisions next November.” For additional information about Greater Georgia and to receive updates about the education tour, please visit our website, https://www.greatergeorgia.com/.
ATLANTA, GA — Today, Greater Georgia Action, Inc. announced a statewide education tour to inform Georgians about consequential legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session, with a heavy focus on Governor Brian Kemp’s civil judicial reform package. Engaging speakers and innovative event formats will allow Georgians to learn about the impact of these laws and ask questions in an approachable environment. Each unique event, ranging from small business roundtables to town halls, will feature key civic leaders, elected officials, and topic experts. Additional information will be made available closer to the event. Greater Georgia is excited to visit: April 16, 2025 - Dekalb County (Stonecrest, GA) featuring Insurance Commissioner John King Bibb County (Macon, GA) Fulton County (Alpharetta, GA) Chatham County (Savannah, GA) Whitfield County (Dalton, GA) Gwinnett County (TBD) Doughtery County (Albany, GA) Athens Clarke County (Athens, GA) Lowndes County (Valdosta, GA) “Educating diverse and disengaged communities is a key mission of Greater Georgia, so we’re taking our message on the road to reach voters where they are,” said Terry Fye, Director of Outreach for Greater Georgia. “Georgia took an immense step toward balanced court rooms and competitive insurance markets, and these events will help Georgians understand the full benefits of tort reform and provide real- time feedback to their elected officials.” “Session is out, and now our work begins in earnest to educate voters on the legislation passed that will impact them and their families. This tour will empower voters and provide them with the resources they need to make informed decisions next November.” For additional information about Greater Georgia and to receive updates about the education tour, please visit our website, https://www.greatergeorgia.com/.
ATLANTA – Today, Greater Georgia announced that its 2024 pre-election voter registration push registered over 7,000 new conservative voters and re-engaged over 4,000 inactive conservative voters. Inactive voters are those who had not participated in an election in the last five years - in this case, since at least 2018. "Greater Georgia has become the leading conservative voter registration group in our state - working year-round to expand the tent, rather than taking it down after every election," said Greater Georgia Chairwoman Kelly Loeffler. "Since 2021, we have registered more than 55,000 new voters, who just became part of the landslide that elected President Trump. We've proved our thesis that we can keep Georgia red as long as we work year-round, every year, to grow the conservative movement. Today, as we prepare for the next election cycle starting with municipal elections in 2025, we can confidently say that the movement has never been stronger or more energized." Greater Georgia is the state's leading conservative voter registration organization. Since it was founded in 2021, the group has registered and re-engaged more than 55,000 voters. It has also worked to build diverse coalitions and advocate for election integrity. In 2024, the group invested in multiple six-figure campaigns, including an 8-week voter registration campaign that ran from August to October, featuring digital ads, text messages, in-person voter registration drives, and over 115,000 phone calls to unregistered voters. ### Media Contact: press@greatergeorgia.com